In his budget address in February, Sununu had proposed establishing an Infrastructure Revitalization Fund with surplus dollars to help pay for local projects, including school renovations. A 10-member commission would have chosen which projects to fund, and Sununu estimated as $84 million in revenues for the account.

Lawmakers agreed to send $30 million in surplus money back to towns for roadway projects, but instead chose to dole out dollars the same way it disburses gas tax revenues – using a formula based on miles of roadway and population. Another $6.8 million will go to towns for “red-listed” bridge repairs. *| More…